Escape the stress and the busy of daily life.
Sink into the calm beauty of healthy, sustainable living.
Relax into the serene companionship of horses, sheep, dogs and cats.

The Irish poet, John O’Donahue, once said that when you are blessed with an Anam Cara …
You have arrived at that most sacred place: home.

Welcome to Anam Cara Bed and Breakfast …
Where your heart comes home.

Guest Access

Overview:
Beautifully renovated with a clean relaxing décor, Anam Cara features two bedrooms with comfy queen beds, a kitchenette and bathroom. A private keyed entrance allows you to come and go as you please with convenient parking just outside your doorstep.

A gentle note: We are on septic and are diligent about what goes into the septic field (more information upon arrival). We work to be environmentally conscious and earth friendly and appreciate your help with this.

Interaction with Guests

We value your privacy and will do our best to help create your ideal vacation. Guests have the option of exploring on their own or taking in one of our magical horse experiences. Visit our website (search Anam Cara Farm and Learning Center) for a program that suites your needs. Otherwise, if you choose to visit our extended family of horses, sheep, cats and dogs we ask that you arrange an introduction before hand.

The Neighborhood

Quiet and peaceful with very little traffic, friends and family describe the farm as "a little piece of heaven".
For those venturing off on their own, we encourage you to take in the charms of historic Fort Langley, visit the LEPP farmer’s market, or view the glorious Bradner spring bulb festival. Although only a short drive from incredible shopping in Abbotsford, you can also bicycle along the country roads that parallel the mighty Fraser River or visit the local wineries. Better yet, just find yourself a spot within our peaceful seven acres and enjoy meeting the rest of our family: horses, sheep, cats and dogs and the eagles and ravens that dance above you.

Getting around

Anam Cara offers the best of country living while being only a short distance (12 minutes drive) from great shopping and restaurants. Located amongst the rolling hills and gentle glens of Mount Lehman, Abbotsford, we are only a 45 minute drive from Bellingham, WA, 20 minutes from the Abbotsford International Airport and one hour from downtown Vancouver.
The Bed and Breakfast at Anam Cara is located at the end of a country cul-de-sac. While the area is popular for cyclists, runners and walkers, there are no nearby bus stops.

Other Things to Note

Please note the price is based on double occupancy per room.

* For a family of 4 (or two couples), the fee is $150/night.
* For 3 people (utilizing both bedrooms) is $140/night.

We have room to store bicycles and other larger gear in the mudroom at the entrance way to the bed and breakfast.

We have horses, sheep and chickens along with the dogs and cats. Arrangements must be made with the hosts before visiting the farm animals due to safety reasons. We are on septic and have to be diligent about what goes into the septic field (more information upon arrival). We work to be environmentally conscious and earth friendly and appreciate when our guests to follow suit.
We ask that shoes be removed in the entrance mudroom to keep the carpets and rugs clean inside.

14 Reviews

We had a wonderful stay of 2 nights at Anam Cara.
Carla and Steve gave us a very warm welcome and made sure that we did not miss anything.
Thank you very much again, we hope to stay at your place again! ;-)

I very much enjoyed my stay. This place is peaceful, private very clean and very comfortable. Carla is very nice and easy to get along with and she gave me my space to enjoy myselfe. It was a very nice and very clean flat.
I definitely will come back!

This Bed and Breakfast was absolutely delightful. The hosts were so very kind and thoughtful. The rooms were unbelievably lovely and the setting was too. We were close to Ft Langley BC where were enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Beatnik at the recommendation of our hosts. I just can't even express how comfortable we were and how beautiful this place was.

I and my two traveling companions thoroughly enjoyed staying at Carla's beautiful two bedroom retreat. Everything in the unit is modern and clean and tastefully decorated. The breakfast of fruit, muffins, yogurt, etc. was great. Although the location is rural (very pleasant), dining options are not far.

We had a wonderful stay. I went with my two young daughters and they loved the wide open spaces, all the friendly animals to play with. The place is beautifully decorated, private and they provide a great healthy organic breakfast. We hope to visit again!

Our stay at Anam Cara was just as we pictured it. A nice quiet and relaxing couple of days on a farm surrounded by horses sheep dogs and cats. Steve and Carla are exceptional hosts who have that particular eye for detail that will make your stay very special. Thanks again for a wonderful time and we ill be back for some more riding lessons.

About the Host, Carla

Carla Webb is a former thirteen year member of the Vancouver City Police and lifelong horsewoman. She is the founder of Empowered by Horses and Unbridled Potential. Using equine knowledge Carla empowers youth to become heart centered leaders. Her programs celebrate individuality while promoting teamwork and community spirit.

Carla lives in Abbotsford at Anam Cara Farm with her life partner, Steve, seven horses, five sheep, three dogs, four cats, and four chickens.

Carla and Steve are very excited to share Anam Cara with their guests and look forward to meeting many wonderful travellers along the way.